What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEW!! Coater Utility (1st shift) position at Wausau Coated Products?
Posted Date: March 25, 2026
Status: Full Time
Synopsis: The Coater Utility is responsible for pulling raw material rolls and finished master rolls away from the coating lines and storing those materials in racking, as directed by the production supervisors and coater operators. This position will also be responsible for blending and mixing UV Hotmelt adhesive during times in which they are not being utilized to pull materials from the coating lines.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 1st shift (7am-3pm). Overtime as business demands require.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow all Company safety policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Follow all Company policies, rules, and regulations.
- Act as a professional representative of Wausau Coated Products, Inc. at all times.
- Operate a powered industrial truck safely and efficiently.
- Keep coating lines clear of raw materials rolls and finished Master rolls that are no longer needed.
- Scan and store items according to established location scanning procedures.
- Manage the most effective and safe storage of raw material and finished master rolls within the racking and warehouse.
- Move inventory to various locations using forklift, pallet jack or hand cart.
- Enter data into Company-specific computer system, APEX.
- Maintain computerized inventory records, take physical count periodically and check against inventory control totals.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Carry and operate company supplied walkie-talkie, to receive direction from coater operators and supervisors.
- Communicate effectively to oncoming/outgoing Coater Utility at shift changes
- Safely and efficiently, blend and mix UV Hotmelt adhesive as needed, per the direction of the production supervisor.
- Safely utilize powered barrel lift in order to move barrels of UV Hotmelt Adhesive.
- Continually demonstrate a productive and non-disruptive work ethic, communicating with management regarding employee relations issues and safety concerns.
- Work in such a way to create high-quality output with a continuing desire to learn new things and improve the efficiency of work processes.
- Maintain Company equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner and notify management of any damage to equipment, product, or other Company property.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in manufacturing and inventory control systems.
- Experience operating powered industrial equipment required.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn Company-specific systems.
- Excellent communication skills, including written and interpersonal.
- Ability to ask for help when needed.
- Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret documents, manuals and schedules.
- Ability to calculate basic math figures, such as addition, subtraction, division.
- Good organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn and be a team player.
- Confidence and professionalism in representing the Company.
- Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.